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P171 KYC

1997 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,143 mi
Last recorded67,143 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Megane85,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 KYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,143 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,419 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Feb 2011

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,336 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 58,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,832 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,832 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,447 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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P171 KYC is a 1997 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 85,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P171 KYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P171 KYC registered?

P171 KYC is a 1997 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P171 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 KYC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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